Take a tour around the South and East Cork Bird Trail, which stretches from Rocky Bay in South Cork, to Foxhole in East Cork.

The trail can be enjoyed by everyone, young and old alike; from complete beginners to bird watching enthusiasts, as it takes you on a journey through a region of national and international importance for birds.

Kennedy Pier

Habitat & SpeciesWhile some gulls are present all year round, Cobh is famous for visits from rare gulls. The winter months are best for spotting the different species, especially mid-week when the fishing trawlers are unloading their catch of the day.

About the AreaKennedy Pier was built in the 1860s. Originally known as Victoria Pier, after a succession of formal and informal names, it became better known as Admiralty Pier. Then in the 1960s, it was renamed John F. Kennedy Pier in memory of the US President.

Please see opposite an image of a Laughing Gull, which may be seen here at Kennedy Pier.

Other Bird Trail Locations Nearby

Harper’s Island

Harper’s Island is a particularly important area for birds to roost at during high tides; you will see large flocks of Black-tailed Godwits and Redshank using the safety of the fields as they wait for the tide to drop, exposing the mud once again.

Rossleague

On the North Channel of Cork Harbour, is possibly the most important mudflat area in the whole harbour. Large numbers of waders and wildfowl feed here during the autumn and winter, including Oystercatchers, Curlew, Black-tailed Godwits and Lapwing